City of Burton Parks & Rec Veterans Honor Run 2026
About the race
The Veterans Honor Run is the final event in the Burton Race Series and a community tradition built around gratitude for those who served.
Participants run or walk a neighborhood route that winds through the local community. Whether you are pushing for a strong finish or enjoying an easy morning with friends, the event blends fitness, community pride, and the shared energy of race day.
As the last stop in the Burton Race Series, the Veterans Honor Run brings the year full circle. Completing it is a way to support those who served.
Age Groups
Post-race meal
Participant registration will include a post-race meal.
Date and time
Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 11:11 a.m.
Packet pickup
Early packet pickup
At Complete Runner in Grand Blanc, Michigan on Friday, November 13, 2026 from noon until 3:00 PM.
Race day packet pickup
Beginning 9:00 AM at Blessed Sacrament Church.
Awards
5K Run, 5K Walk and 11K Run awards
- First overall male and female
- Masters: first male and female over 40 years old
- First three males and females in age groups 10 & under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Post event awards and ordered shirts will be available for pick up at Complete Runner in Flint, Michigan beginning November 17, 2026.
Dog tags and challenge coins
The first 250 registrants will receive a special edition dog tag. 11K finishers will receive a Challenge Coin.
Virtual participation
The virtual events give you the freedom to complete your miles on your own schedule and in the location that works best for you. After registering, choose any route you like, such as your neighborhood, a park trail, or a treadmill, and run or walk the event distance.
Participation in the virtual event counts toward earning both the Veterans Honor Run medal and the Burton Race Series medal. Finisher medals will be available at pre-race packet pickup and after the race at Complete Runner in Flint, Michigan.
Timing and results
Newton Timing & Race Services provides instant results with ChronoTrack Systems. Disposable bib-tags and ChronoTrack Live Results let you see your official time on your mobile device at the finish line, or on the on-site kiosks if you are mobile-free.
A chip start ensures your time starts the moment you do, giving you the most accurate net time (start to finish). All results are also available on Athlinks.
Contact information
For information about the event or sponsorship opportunities, e-mail Jim Craig at [email protected] or call 810-743-0149.
5K Ruck rules
Ruck participants must wear a weighted backpack.
- Anyone weighing 150 pounds and under: backpack must weigh a minimum of 20 pounds.
- Anyone weighing over 150 pounds: backpack must weigh a minimum of 30 pounds.
All finishers will receive a challenge coin.
Dog policy
Dogs are welcome at the Veterans Honor Run.
- Dogs must stay on a short leash (4 ft or less) at all times.
- Please start at the back of the pack.
- Dogs are not allowed inside the buildings.
What your entry includes
Cancellation policy
Athletes can cancel their registration, but no refund is given.
Refunds are not allowed for this race.
The course
11K
5K
5K Walk (5K)
Participants run or walk a neighborhood route that winds through the local community.
Location
City insight: Burton
Burton is a city in Genesee County, Michigan, USA, and a suburb of Flint. Its population was 29,715 at the 2020 census, making it the second largest city in the county. Winters are cold and snowy and summers are warm, so late spring through early autumn is the best time to race.
Know from the athletes
Good to know
Can I run with my dog?
Dogs are welcome at the Veterans Honor Run. Dogs must stay on a short leash (4 ft or less) at all times. Please start at the back of the pack. Dogs are not allowed inside the buildings.
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